I just went for my weekly visit to the doc. I am 33.5 weeks and he said I am 20% effaced and one finger dilated. Can anyone fill me on what this means? I know in general what it is but need more info. Is labor getting close?? One finger (tip) mean I am 1-2cm dilated??? Any info would help. Thanks

A fingertip is actually less than 1cm dilated. I was dilated to 1cm and 20% effaced with my first child for about 3 weeks before my water broke. This time at 34 weeks I am dilated to 3cm and 50% effaced with pre-term labor and am on bedrest. You probably have plenty of time.

I am 20% effaced and 1 cm dialated at 34 weeks and am on bed rest just like Alison. It sucks. Labour could be getting close but it really means nothing, there is no manual on this kinda stuff. You could be post-term in the end. Just take care of yourself and be good to yourself.

I am 34 weeks pregnant and when I was 32 I was told that I had dilated 1 cm, my doctor said not to worry because that does not mean that the baby will come early, it is a possibility just not for certain. Just try to rest as much as you can and try to cut down on your activities. It helps a lot trust me.

I'm 35 weeks and neither my doctor or midwife has checked this...is it something routine they do? My first "invasive" exam will be next week at almost 36 weeks. I'm glad actually because it would probably just increase my anticipation of the big day.

I just came back from the doctor today. "tip" means he can almost get his finger through your cervix. You have 80% more to go. You have to be 1/2 way effaced to start dilating and 100% faced to deliver. You still have a while.

I am 34 weeks with my first child and found out that I too am already a Fingertip dialated. I have been on bedrest due to preterm labor since 29 weeks and will remain there till delivery. Dr. said not to freak out about it unless my contractions get worse or my water breaks...
So- pretty much we are in a watch and see ordeal- we could go next week or the next six weeks!!!